Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

VICTORIA STREET, LA4 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, LA4 4AH.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA4 4AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LA4 4AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £105k. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA4 4AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Street, 0.5km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Poulton ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA4 4AH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LA4 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00127575 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4AH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 101,566

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LA4 4AH are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour215
Violence and sexual offences215
Criminal damage and arson87
Shoplifting51
Public order40

school Local Schools

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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.4 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe Bay Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils1.2 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.3 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils1.3 km
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Lancaster Road Primary School

Good584 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Carleton Stores0.4 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.4 km
  • Pedder Street News0.2 km
  • Vittles0.4 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Shipping Lanes Hotel0.8 km
  • Auckland Hotel0.5 km
  • Yacht Bay View0.8 km
  • Lothersdale Hotel0.5 km
  • The Broadwater Guest House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Smugglers Den0.6 km
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.2 km
  • The Pier0.3 km
  • WC's Bar0.9 km
  • Bath Hotel0.2 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Sanctuary0.2 km
  • Saffron0.1 km
  • Rita's Cafe0.3 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • China Chef0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Pizzeria Italia0.2 km
  • Poulton Square Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • The Pizza King0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.2 km
  • Bare Lane2.1 km
  • Lancaster4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eric Morecambe Memorial0.1 km
  • Eric Morecambe Memorial0.1 km
  • Arndale Centre0.2 km
  • Central Station0.2 km
  • Morecambe Rail Station0.2 km